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The Last Temptation of Becky
2026
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Neil Patrick Harris
Also known as Neil Harris, NPH, Neal Patrick Harris, Neal Harris
Biography
Neil Patrick Harris (born June 15, 1973) is an American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host. Primarily known for his comedic television roles and dramatic and musical stage roles, he has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including a Tony Award, five Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for a Grammy Award and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
On television, he is known for playing the title character on the ABC series Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989–1993), for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, as well as Barney Stinson on the CBS series How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014, for which he was nominated for four Emmy Awards), and Count Olaf on the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019).
Harris is also known for his role as the title character in Joss Whedon's musical Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog (2008) and a fictional version of himself in the Harold & Kumar film series (2004–2011). His other films include Starship Troopers (1997), Beastly (2011), The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), and Gone Girl (2014).
In 2010, Harris won two awards at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his guest appearance on Glee, and Outstanding Special Class Program for hosting the Tony Awards in 2009; he has won the latter award three additional times for hosting the show in 2011, 2012, and 2013. He also hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2009 and 2013, and hosted the 87th Academy Awards in 2015, thus making him the first openly gay man to host the Academy Awards. In 2014, he starred in the title role in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway, for which he won the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.
Harris was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2010. He is married to David Burtka. In 2010, they had twins via surrogacy.
Personal details
Full filmography
2026
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Sunny Dancer
London premiereas Patrick
2026
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Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour
2026
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Stamptown
as Self
2026
2024
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Dolly Parton's Pet Gala
2024
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Group Therapy
as Self - Moderator
2024
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Doctor Who at the Proms
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
2024
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A House Is Not a Disco
2024
2023
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Billion Dollar Babies: The True Story of the Cabbage Patch Kids
2023
D
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Specials
as The Toymaker (archive footage)
2023
2022
E
Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium
as Self
2022
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
as Richard Fink
2022
2021
T
The Matrix Resurrections
as The Analyst
2021
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8-Bit Christmas
as Adult Jake Doyle / Narrator
2021
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Coded: The Hidden Love of J.C. Leyendecker
as J.C. Leyendecker (voice)
2021
2020
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The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
as Self
2020
2019
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Wig
2019
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Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate
as Self
2019
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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Adventure Awaits
as Self - Host
2019
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Dads
as Self
2019
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Epcot International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional
as Narrator
2019
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Revolution Rent
2019
2018
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Elton John: I'm Still Standing - A Grammy Salute
as Self
2018
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Mickey's 90th Spectacular
as Self
2018
2017
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Downsizing
as Jeff Lonowski
2017
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The Words That Built America
as Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence
2017
2016
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Neil Patrick Harris: Circus Awesomeus
as Host / Himself
2016
2015
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In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
as Self - Actor
2015
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The Power
2015
2014
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A Million Ways to Die in the West
as Foy
2014
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Gone Girl
as Desi Collings
2014
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Attack of the 50-foot Gummi Bear
as Steve the Monkey (voice)
2014
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Steve's First Bath
as Steve (voice)
2014
2013
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The Smurfs 2
as Patrick Winslow
2013
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
as Steve (voice)
2013
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The Out List
as Himself
2013
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Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade
as Host
2013
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Cabaret: The Musical That Changed Musicals
as Narrator
2013
2012
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Robot Chicken: DC Comics Special
as Two-Face / Black Manta (voice)
2012
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The Penguins of Madagascar: Operation Blowhole
as Dr. Blowhole (voice)
2012
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American Reunion
as Celebrity Dance-Off Host
2012
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A Snow White Christmas: Opening Night
as The Magic Mirror
2012
2011
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The Smurfs
as Patrick Winslow
2011
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Beastly
as Will Fratalli
2011
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The Muppets
as Neil Patrick Harris
2011
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A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas
as Neil Patrick Harris
2011
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Company
as Robert
2011
2010
B
Batman: Under the Red Hood
as Nightwing (voice)
2010
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The Best and the Brightest
as Jeff
2010
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Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
as The Shoe Fairy (uncredited) (archive footage)
2010
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Through a Dog's Eyes
as Narrator
2010
C
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
as Lou (voice)
2010
D
Dracula's Daughter vs. the Space Brains
as Dan
2010
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A First Look at Batman: Under the Red Hood
as Self
2010
2009
C
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
as Steve (voice)
2009
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Yes, Virginia
as Dr. Philip O'Hanlon (voice)
2009
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Beyond All Boundaries
as 1st Lt. David Hettema / Sgt. William Manchester
2009
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Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: The Letter Quest and Other Magical Tales
as Self
2009
2008
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Prop 8: The Musical
as A Very Smart Fellow
2008
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Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
as Neil Patrick Harris
2008